James II Engraved Gold Memento Mori Skull Ring. Dated 1685 A.D. With cartouche to the outer face bearing stylised skull; inner face engraved 'J=D = obt = 1 = 1 = Aug = 85' and maker's mark 'I.C' in a scalloped panel. 3.46 grams, 18.76 mm overall, 16.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (5/8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an East Sussex collector.